Joseph Cole (1746–1814) was born in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Carmel, Putnam, New York, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Cole 1746–1814

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Jan 1746 · Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 24 Feb 1814 · Carmel, Putnam, New York, USA

Father Elisha Cole Ii Rev Cpt

Mother Hannah Smalley

Siblings Daniel Cole, Ebenezer Cole, Elisha Cole Iii, Eunice Cole, Hannah Cole, John Cole, Joseph Cole, Joshua Cole, Mercy Cole, Naomi Cole, Nathan Cole, Priscilla Ann Cole

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Immediate Family

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Elisha Cole Ii Rev Cpt

Hannah Smalley

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Biography

Joseph Cole was born in 1746 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of elisha cole ii rev cpt and hannah smalley. Joseph Cole passed away in 1814 in Carmel, Putnam, New York, USA.

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Birth of Joseph Cole in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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1814

Death of Joseph Cole in Carmel, Putnam, New York, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Cole

This ancestor line traces from Eastham, Barnstable, Cape Cod, Massachusetts (1719) to Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1746) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Cole (1746–1814) was born in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Carmel, Putnam, New York, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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